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Hi, I’m Eleonora Desimone, an interior and architectural designer with 14+ years of international experience across hospitality, residential, and commercial environments. I specialize in schematic design, design development, and construction documentation, weaving concept development with space planning and sustainable practices to deliver immersive, narrative-driven spaces. I’ve collaborated with architects, engineers, vendors, and clients to maintain brand integrity and on-time delivery, from concept through installation. My dual passion for storytelling and functional design helps me craft experiences that feel both beautiful and purposeful, whether restoring heritage spaces or creating modern, adaptive environments.…Hi, I’m Eleonora Desimone, an interior and architectural designer with 14+ years of international experience across hospitality, residential, and commercial environments. I specialize in schematic design, design development, and construction documentation, weaving concept development with space planning and sustainable practices to deliver immersive, narrative-driven spaces. I’ve collaborated with architects, engineers, vendors, and clients to maintain brand integrity and on-time delivery, from concept through installation. My dual passion for storytelling and functional design helps me craft experiences that feel both beautiful and purposeful, whether restoring heritage spaces or creating modern, adaptive environments.

Eleonora Desimone

Interior Designer, Art Director, Production Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Eleonora Desimone, an interior and architectural designer with 14+ years of international experience across hospitality, residential, and commercial environments. I specialize in schematic design, design development, and construction documentation, weaving concept development with space planning and sustainable practices to deliver immersive, narrative-driven spaces. I’ve collaborated with architects, engineers, vendors, and clients to maintain brand integrity and on-time delivery, from concept through installation. My dual passion for storytelling and functional design helps me craft experiences that feel both beautiful and purposeful, whether restoring heritage spaces or creating modern, adaptive environments.…Hi, I’m Eleonora Desimone, an interior and architectural designer with 14+ years of international experience across hospitality, residential, and commercial environments. I specialize in schematic design, design development, and construction documentation, weaving concept development with space planning and sustainable practices to deliver immersive, narrative-driven spaces. I’ve collaborated with architects, engineers, vendors, and clients to maintain brand integrity and on-time delivery, from concept through installation. My dual passion for storytelling and functional design helps me craft experiences that feel both beautiful and purposeful, whether restoring heritage spaces or creating modern, adaptive environments.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Eleonora Desimone, an interior and architectural designer with 14+ years of international experience across hospitality, residential, and commercial environments. I specialize in schematic design, design development, and construction documentation, weaving concept development with space planning and sustainable practices to deliver immersive, narrative-driven spaces.

I’ve collaborated with architects, engineers, vendors, and clients to maintain brand integrity and on-time delivery, from concept through installation. My dual passion for storytelling and functional design helps me craft experiences that feel both beautiful and purposeful, whether restoring heritage spaces or creating modern, adaptive environments.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Bulgarian

Fluent

Russian

Fluent

Work Experience

Owner/Creative Director at DS Design Studio LLC

April 1, 2011 - December 1, 2025

Directed 50+ hospitality, residential, and commercial projects from concept through installation; developed schematic designs, space plans, finish palettes, FF&E packages, and custom millwork; managed budgets, procurement, and vendor relations to ensure on-time, on-brand delivery; coordinated with contractors and consultants to ensure code compliance and construction quality.

Architectural Designer at YNV Group + Everty Group EOOD

January 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024

Led design for adaptive reuse of heritage-listed hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria, from concept through Construction Documentation; collaborated with cross-border teams in Bulgaria and Turkey to adapt concepts for local codes and stakeholders.

Interior Designer / Freelance at EKB Restaurant Consulting

January 1, 2009 - November 1, 2014

Designed restaurant interiors focusing on brand identity and customer flow; created millwork details, FF&E specifications, and coordinated procurement.

Interior Designer at Evenson Best

August 1, 2008 - June 1, 2009

Developed space planning and branding collateral for commercial offices; supported workplace innovation and branding efforts.

Owner / Creative Director at SD Design Studio LLC

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2025

Directed 50+ hospitality, residential, and commercial projects from concept through installation. Developed schematic designs, space plans, FF&E packages, and custom millwork. Managed budgets, procurement, and vendor relations to ensure on-time, on-brand delivery. Coordinated with architects, engineers, vendors, and contractors to maintain design intent and code compliance.

Architect – Architectural Designer at YNV Group + Every Group EOOD

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Led adaptive reuse of heritage-listed hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria; produced programming, space planning, FF&E concepts, and narratives sensitive to cultural context; collaborated with cross-border teams to align heritage goals with modern functionality.

Interior Designer / Freelance at EBR Restaurant Consulting

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Designed restaurant interiors focusing on brand identity and customer flow. Created millwork details, FF&E specifications, and coordinated procurement.

Interior Designer Assistant at Karim Rashid Inc.

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008

Created technical construction drawings, presentation boards, and material boards; assisted in furniture and finish selection and maintained the design resource library.

Art Director / Production Designer (Film & TV) at Freelance – Film & Television

January 1, 2016 - Present

Film & Television Art Direction – Selected Credits including Joker (Warner Bros.) ADG Award Nominee, Jessica Jones S3 (Marvel/ABC Studios), True Detective S3 (HBO), Bull S4 (CBS Studios), The Woman in the Window (20th Century Fox), Blindspot (NBC), Manifest (NBC), Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (CBS).